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1998 Diamondback Mini Viper
Original specifications: 16" wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #71792- Model year
- 1998
- Category
- Kids
- Original MSRP
- $115.00
- Sizes
- Boys
- Colors
- Chrome-plated, Red
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 21 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1998 archived details
- Published colors
- Chrome-plated, Red
- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- N/A
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildHi-tensile steel · 16" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | MIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Diamondback |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Crankset | 1-piece 4 1/2", 36 teeth |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | YST BB 621 |
| Rear Cogs | 1-speed |
| Chain | Taya 410, 1/2 x 1/8" |
| Pedals | Resin |
Brakes
| Brakes | Kung Ten coaster brake |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" YST steel |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hi-tensile steel |
| Stem | Meng Jing MJ-MF310 |
| Saddle | Diamondback padded |
| Seatpost | Pillar, steel, 22.2mm (7/8 inch) diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Kung Ten steel, nutted, Rear: Kung Ten coaster |
|---|---|
| Rims | Steel, 28-hole |
| Spokes | Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 16 x 1.75" Cheng Shin Comp III type |
| Wheel Size | 16" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 393.7 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 75° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 315 mm |
| Wheelbase | 751.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 30.5 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
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| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
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Parts & serviceability
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16 x 1.75" Cheng Shin Comp III type
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Pillar
steel, 22.2mm (7/8 inch) diameter
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- Front tire
- 16 x 1.75" Cheng Shin Comp III type
- Drivetrain
- 1-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 22.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- YST BB 621
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: MIG-welded · Fork: Diamondback · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Crankset: 1-piece 4 1/2", 36 teeth · Bottom bracket: YST BB 621 · Rear cogs: 1-speed · Chain: Taya 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Kung Ten coaster brake
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 16" wheels · Rims: Steel, 28-hole · Hubs: Front: Kung Ten steel, nutted, Rear: Kung Ten coaster · Front tire: 16 x 1.75" Cheng Shin Comp III type
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" YST steel · Handlebar: Hi-tensile steel · Stem: Meng Jing MJ-MF310 · Seatpost: Pillar, steel, 22.2mm (7/8 inch) diameter · Saddle: Diamondback padded · Pedals: Resin
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